Oversight

Regulatory & Licensing Oversight

The Nye County NWRPO:

Tracks issues of regulatory concern

Decides which of these issues are significant to the County's health, safety and economic well being

Ensures the County's positions and policies are considered by the DOE, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB), and others

Licensing Activities

The NWRPO is also responsible for guaranteeing Nye County can participate effectively in any licensing proceeding for a repository or interim storage facility. NWRPO's regulatory and licensing activities include: